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Stamford High School Principal Chase Seelke, Oliver Elementary School Principal Kyle Chambers and Stamford Middle School Principal Torrey Price were at the Stamford ISD Board Meeting on Monday, August 12, 2019 to present their campuses' Student Handbooks.

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he stated that he was notified that SISD is The Stamford ISD to receive a grant for Board of Trustees met $80,000 to be used on in the Stamford High new equipment at the School Media Center Middle/High School on Monday, August and Oliver cafeterias.

12, 2019 at 6:00pm. He updated the Board In attendance were on the upcoming Superintendent Will TASB (Texas AssociaBrewer, Assistant Su- tion of School Boards) perintendent Staci convention and made Robertson, Gwen Bak- preliminary travel er, Curtis Birdsong, plans.

Jennifer Caddell, JusBrewer went over the tin Corzine and Eric legislative changes Strand. Absent were that will begin SepCallie Metler-Smith tember 1, 2019. The and Cary McClintock. District website must During Superinten- include identity of dent Brewer’s report the Board Members,

deadlines for candidacy, filing, date and location of the next Board Meeting, email address, term of office, the date their term began and the date their term will expire. The administration feels it is very important that the Board Member’s personal email addresses are kept private and each Member was given a school email address that belongs to SISD. SEE SISD, PAGE 3

FUNDRAISER: Benefit Luncheon for Beth Lawson Green to help out with medical bills. BBQ Brisket and German Sausage, Red Beans, Potato Salad, Bread, onions, pickles, & dessert. Please come join us $10 a plate and all donation appreciated - to go available. August 18th at Fairlene’s Cafe from 11:00am-2:00pm

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MEDICAL FUND: There has been a medical fund account set up for Beth Lawson Green at First Bank Texas in Stamford. Please help out with a donation if you desire. God bless you!

AUG 18TH FUNDRAISER: Benefit Luncheon for Beth Lawson Green to help out with medical bills. BBQ Brisket and German Sausage, Red Beans, Potato Salad, Bread, onions, pickles, & dessert.

Please come join us $10 a plate and all donations appreciated - to go available.

August 18th at Fairlene’s Cafe from 11:00am-2:00pm SPECIAL SERVICE: “Houses for Healing” presentation to be held at Avoca Methodist Church @ 9:45 a.m., Sunday, August 18, 2019.

AUG 26TH TOWN HALL: State Representative Stan Lambert will be hosting a legislative town hall forum across HD 71. Following a presentation from Rep. Lambert about the outcomes of the 86th Legislature, attendees will be able to join the discussion about their state government and the impact of the past session.

The Jones County town hall will be Monday, August 26th (5:30-6:30pm) at the Anson Public Library - 1137 12th St., Anson, TX 79501.

SEPT 10 FUNDRAISER: Taste of Country sponsored by Noah Project, Haskell Civic Center, Tuesday, September 10 from 5:00 – 7:00. Silent Auction from 4:30-6:30.

Tickets are $15, call 940864-2551 or at the office on the 3rd floor of the Haskell County Courthouse. Noah Project serves Haskell, Jones, Knox, Stonewall and Throckmorton counties. If you need more information, call Tommye Jo Clark, chairman, at 940-996-6084.

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Representative Lambert To Host Legislative Town Hall Forums ABILENE, TX – State Representative Stan Lambert will be hosting a series of legislative town hall forums during the month of August across HD 71. Following a presentation from Rep. Lambert about the outcomes of the 86th Legislature, attendees will be able to join the discussion about their state government and the impact of the past session.

“I look forward to visiting with the citizens of House District 71. The format for each event is to promote dialogue about how the State of Texas impacts the lives of its citizens. Now, during the interim, is the perfect time to explore ideas for future legislation,” said Rep. Lambert.

Following his second session in the legislature, Lambert looks forward to hearing from the residents of Taylor, Nolan and Jones Counties. “Your input on priorities for the 87th Legislative Session is vital to ensuring that our rural voice is reflected in how Texas Government operates. Please join my team and participate in these conversations,” says Lambert.

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The town hall forum information is as follows: Monday, August 26th (5:30-6:30pm) Anson Public Library - 1137 12th St., Anson, TX 79501 Tuesday, August 27th (5:00-6:00pm) National Center for Children’s Illustrated Literature 102 Cedar St., Abilene, TX 79501 Wednesday, August 28th (5:00-6:00pm) Argos Brewhouse & Bookseller - 209 Oak St., Sweetwater, TX 79556

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SISD CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 Other changes in governance with the Board is the requirement that each Member takes one hour training every two years in identifying and reporting potential victims of sexual abuse, human trafficking and other maltreatment of children. The subject of public information requests is in Senate Bill 944. One mailing address and one email address will be designated to handle public information requests. This information is on the SISD website. Senate Bill 1640 concerns the “walking quorum,” where Board business must not be discussed with others outside of a called Board Meeting.

Brewer gave an update on the needed roof repair and the recent staff meeting to start off the new school year on a positive note. He will be meeting with the Security Committee in the future and reminded the Board about the Step Program to help with health and exercise.

The Principals presented the Campus Handbooks. SHS Principal, Chase Seelke, stated he didn’t want to change something just to change it. He

stated he is adding a ten percent participation grade to the grading policy. He changed the wording from re-testing to reassessing. He stated, “I’m a big proponent of mastering the content.” If a student fails a test, he feels it is important to go back, re-teach and reassess. SMS Principal Torrey Price added that he is in line with Principal Seelke. The middle school has changed their grading policy as well to include emphasis on participation. He stated he thought it was important to show uniformity with the high school.

Oliver Principal Kyle Chambers stated the main change for the elementary school is that Pre-K is now a full day, which will include nap time.

SHS is beginning five minutes earlier than usual. Principal Seelke stated the day will begin at 7:50 for the middle school and high school lunches will not overlap.

Principal Chambers showed the Board Members a video of Oliver teachers welcoming students to the new school year that is on social media.

The minutes of the July 8, 2019 regu-

lar meeting were approved. The Board then approved to adopt the Proposed Maintenance & Operating and Interest & Sinking Tax Rate for Inclusion in the Notice of Public Meeting to Discuss the 20192020 Budget and the Tax Rate on August 30, 2019 at 7:30am.

Principal Chambers went over the student code of conduct siting House Bill 466 changed the definition of a club, taking it out of the same category as a handgun. House Bill 692 prohibits the District from placing an out of school suspension on a student who is homeless. House Bill 811 states that if a student’s status is homelessness or in child protective services, this is listed as a mitigating factor when the District is considering disciplinary action. In House Bill 3012, either in school or out of school suspension, all course work provided must be with an option other than online.

House Bill 3630 prohibits adverse techniques to be used with a student. Senate Bill 11 establishes a Threat Assessment Team and a Safe and Supportive School

Team. Senate Bill 38 adds to the definition of hazing to include the coercion of a student to consume a drug or an alcoholic beverage to a point of being considered intoxicated.

Senate Bill 1306 requires a phone number and email address of the campus disciplinary coordinator, which is the Principal on each campus. Senate Bill 1707 requires the District to list Peace Officers or SROs in their codes of conducts.

Transition services are required for students coming out of alternative schools or out of school suspensions. They will be given counseling or other services they may need before going back into the classroom. It was approved to accept the student code of conduct.

Robertson stated the employee handbook is guided by law and changes will be in next year’s handbook.

After it is approved by the Board, a copy will be sent electronically and hard copies to the maintenance employees. It was approved to accept the employee handbook.

It was approved for the public hearing for the budget and

tax rate to be held on August 30, 2019 at 7:30am in the SHS Media Center. The next regular Board Meeting is scheduled for September 9, 2019 at 6:00pm. The Board went into Executive Session to deliberate

on two topics, personnel matters and security devices or security audits. The Board adjourned after the Executive Session.

Arrington Statement on Democrats’ Job-Killing Minimum Wage Proposal

WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman Jodey Arrington (TX-19) released the following statement after voting against House Democrats’ “Raise the Wage Act,” which passed the House of Representatives today and would increase the federal minimum wage to $15 per hour:

“The best way to raise workers’ wages, pull people out of poverty, and put them on a path to prosperity is not through imposing big-government mandates that distort the market, burden small businesses, and, ultimately, put Americans out of work. In fact, the misguided $15 minimum wage legislation Democrats passed out of the House today would hurt the very people it is trying to help, resulting in a loss of almost four million American jobs and a reduction in family income by $9 billion,” said Arrington.

“I am proud to have joined my Republican colleagues and President Trump to pass pro-growth tax reform, which has activated the free market forces of competition and led to wages rising at the fastest pace in a decade, unemployment at the lowest level in nearly half a century, and over 1.4 million more job openings than there are workers to fill them. Going forward, these policies, not extreme left-wing proposals that put our nation on the road to economic ruin, should guide our approach.”

Congressman Jodey Arrington is a member of the U.S. House of Representatives serving the Nineteenth Congressional District of Texas. He serves as a member of the House Ways and Means Committee.

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August is moving along fast and some of the schools have started. Others will start later. So does that mean that it won’t be long until some cooler weather is on the way????

Don’t forget Saturday 24th, our monthly musical. We’ll be looking for you.

Bernice Rhoads attended the Will Thane family reunion last Sunday at the Haskell Civic Center in Haskell with 40 present.

There were eight first cousins present. Albert Thane was the oldest at 96. Bill Thane of New Braunfels gave a history of the Thane family which was very interesting to everyone. Everyone enjoyed lots of good food and fellowship.

Bobbie Connally, Viva Turnbow, Barbara Terrell, Maxi Kohout, Verlene Corzine, Dorothy Lundgren, Pat and Toni Connally all of Stamford and I gathered at a restaurant in Stamford early Wednesday morning for a delicious breakfast and lots of fellowship.

On Wednesday, Glen and Helen Pierce’s granddaughters, Kelsey Covalt from Norman, Oklahoma and Kambryn Pierce from Nocona came for a visit and had lunch with their grandparents. Helen stated they were surprised to see them but sure did enjoy their visit.

On Saturday, granddaughter Kara Briggs and great grandson, Crete Briggs, of Haskell came for a visit. Also, daughter Kim Lowack and granddaughter, Kelly from OG visited

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The August Vahlenkamp family reunion was held on Saturday at the Ford’s Park near Hamlin with sixty-six in attendance. In charge of this year’s reunion were the families of Gus Vahlenkamp and Virgil Vahlenkamp. The group enjoyed swimming, fishing, games, taking pictures, plenty of good food and visiting and more visiting. When you don’t get to visit but every one or two years, (or maybe more) there is so much to talk about. Following the meal, Mark Ettredge, took charge of the meeting. Brenda Ettredge read the minutes and gave the treasurer’s report. Anita Dozier was the oldest at 93, the youngest was Porter Pippin of Haskell at 2 years. He is the great grandson of the late Gus and Beunice Vahlenkamp. Traveling the longest distance was Mark and Brenda Ettredge of Trussville, Alabama. Brenda is the daughter of Virgil and Geneva. Married the longest was Virgil and Geneva Vahlenkamp at 63 years. The Gus Vahlenkamp family had the most family members present with 42, and Shawna had 100% family present with 14. New family members since last reunion included Brody James Bly, son of Tyler and Megan Bly of White Oak. (Brody is the great great grandson of Verlene Vahlenkamp Corzine) Aaron Brumley with the marriage to Kyla Massey, granddaughter of Betty Vahlenkamp Weise. Events reported were High School graduates, Tate Starks

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from Prosper High School and Breanna Bly from White Oak High School. Rachel Berry graduated as an RN and is a nurse at the Cancer Cen- OLD GLORY NEWS ter in Abilene.

Kayla Allison By Anita Dozier got her Master’s Degree as Counselor. Retiring, Bud Vahlenkamp as District Judge in Denton and Carm Letz from Capital Farm Credit in Stamford. Joseph Melton and Shane Melton announced their engagements and introduced the future brides-to-be. Joseph and Shane are sons of Shawna Vahlenkamp. In charge of next year’s reunion are the families of Verlene (Vahlenkamp) Corzine and Betty (Vahlenkamp) Weise.

Weekend visitors in the home of Danny and Linda Diggs were their daughters and families: Shanna and Rody Morrow, Ryder, Baylor, and Sawyor of Lubbock, Sharen and Micah Henry and Evelyn from Dallas, and Shelly and Andrew Eudy from Forsan. They all came to help Dad celebrate his birthday.

Some got to attend with Mom and Dad on Sunday.

A delicious potluck lunch was enjoyed by many at the Faith Lutheran Church in Sagerton on Sunday.

Phyllis Letz went to Lueders on Friday and helped her daughter, Jana, decorate her room for her class. Jana will be teaching in Lueders this year.

Dale and Carm Letz attended Church in Haskell this morning at the East Side Baptist Church as their granddaughter, Darbee, played the piano, and then joined Michael and Teresa New for lunch.

Thought for the week: “The important thing is not to stop questioning; curiosity has its own reason for existing.”

Happy Birthday Wishes go to Tracy Hilbert, Susan Lefevre, Geary Meador, Isaiah Vahlenkamp, Shane Earthman, Adrianna Hinkle, Gail Moran, Shelly Dunham, Billy Teichelman, David Ballard, Lenzi Manske, Mittie Dunham, Rene McAden, Samuel Turner, Kara Tabor, Cody Jordan, Megan Vahlenkamp, Marty Vahlenkamp, John Ben Glover, Peggy Jo Gray, Doyle Robertson, Ralph Riddle III, Betty Thompson, Greg Teichelman, Madisyn Letz, Ashton McDowell, Gladys Vahlenkamp, Sammie Jones, Melanie Hill, and Betty McDougal. We wish you many more.

Anniversary greetings go to Jackie and Gail Morrow, J B and Dorothy Toney, Mike and Debbie Cox, and Johnny and Doris Pittcock. Have a wonderful day.

ROTARY CLUB OF STAMFORD Two years ago, the City of Stamford began a $20 million water improvement project. The first phase to lay a new water line from Lake Stamford to the City

has been completed at a cost of $4.3 million dollars. The second phase is to erect a new water tower at the existing treatment plant and this has begun. Alan Plum-

lee, City Manager, talked to the Club about the project and the other things that will be included. The new tower will be 66 feet high and is being built for a cost of $1.5 million. A new water treatment plant is in phase 3 and once these things are completed, the balance of the money will be used for water distribution upgrade and replacement. The old water towers will be dismantled and removed. The project is progressing as scheduled.

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Officials Meet To Discuss Public Safety Following Deadly Shooting AUSTIN — Following the Aug. 3 shooting that claimed the lives of 22 people and injured 24 others at a popular El Paso shopping venue, Gov. Greg Abbott and a group of officials met in the border city to discuss ways to address violence.

Joined by Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick, House Speaker Dennis Bonnen, state Sen. Jose Rodriguez, and area state Reps.

Cesar Blanco, Art Fierro, Mary Gonzales, Joe Moody and Lina Ortega, Abbott and the group talked about how to improve public safety.

“The entire state of Texas continues to grieve the tragedy in El Paso,” Abbott said. “While our hearts remain broken, it is our responsibility to show the resolve that is needed to address this shooting and begin the process of working together to lay a groundwork of how we are going to respond.

The people of Texas — including the people of El Paso — deserve to be safe and it is our responsibility to ensure that safety,” he added.

Sen. Rodríguez, in a statement on behalf of the El Paso legislative delegation, said: “State leaders pledged to work with the El Paso delegation to address gun violence driven by white nationalism. We all agreed that gun violence and white nationalism are pressing issues. Gov. Abbott, in his remarks, was frank about calling the shooter a white supremacist and his actions domestic terrorism. All leaders, from local to state to federal, must reject the ideology of white supremacy.”

Abbott announced the state would provide more than $5 million in immediate financial assistance through the Criminal Justice Division of the Governor’s Public Safety Office for law enforcement agencies and the community of El Paso.

According to a governor’s office news release, the financial assistance will take these forms: — Psychological first aid and crisis counseling;

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— Behavioral health services, including needs assessments, strategic planning and care coordination with local service providers; — County reimbursements for expert witness and juror fees, investigation, increased security and more; — School-based mental health services to support students affected directly or indirectly and referrals for youths with certain behavioral health and psychological needs; — Post-critical incident seminars, emphasizing peer support to assist first responders suffering from traumatic stress; and — The establishment of a “family resiliency center” to be a focal point for community services including mental health needs, legal services, faith-based assistance and public information.

NEW ACCESSIBILITY RULES SET House Bill 3163, establishing new rules for accessible parking spaces in Texas, will become law Sept. 1.

According to a governor’s office news release, the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation will draft rules that implement the legislation to amend Government Code Sec. 469.052, as follows: — The international access symbol must be painted on the parking space; — The words “NO PARKING” must be painted on access aisles next to accessible parking spaces; — The signs marking accessible parking spaces must include the penalty for parking illegally in the space. Fines and towing are examples of

possible penalties.

Notably, current signs and parking spaces do not need changes until the new rules go into effect. The new rules will be open to receive comment in the Texas Register after drafting and approval, and importantly, the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation anticipates the rules to take effect near mid-2020.

TAX REVENUE IS DISTRIBUTED Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar on Aug. 7 announced he would send cities, counties, transit systems and special purpose taxing districts $876.8 million in local sales tax allocations for the month of August. That is 4 percent more than the amount distributed in August 2018.

Allocations are based on sales made in June by businesses that report tax monthly and on sales made in April, May and June by quarterly filers.

Details on sales tax allocations to individual cities, counties, transit systems and special purpose districts can be found online in the comptroller’s monthly sales tax allocation comparison summary reports at comptroller.texas.gov.

BATTLESHIP VISITS TO STOP The Battleship Texas State Historic Site in La Porte will close to the public Aug. 26, allowing staff and contractors full accessibility to the ship to safely perform necessary preparation work ahead of a repair project.

The last day the public may explore the 573-foot dreadnought-class vessel will be Aug. 25, the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department announced Aug. 7.

During the closure, thousands of artifacts on board the Texas will be catalogued and secured and exhibit collections removed before it is towed to another site for repair.

Visitors will continue to have access to the nearby San Jacinto Monument, the San Jacinto Battleground and the park’s nature trails during the closure.

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Albatrosses There’s always that one building. So many towns have them. It stands out like a sore thumb. It might be the tallest building in the community. Maybe it’s the square footage. Maybe it’s the location. It’s vacant. It has been vacant for decades. When someone comes to town, they immediately notice THAT building. Even as other buildings around town are restored, that one building still stands out. It feels like an albatross on the community’s revitalization.

If a building could talk, it seems like the building is saying “good work on those other buildings, but you still haven’t restored ME.” YET. In 1930, Will and Lillian Settles built Hotel Settles.

A 15 story, 150-room masterpiece in downtown Big Spring, full of gorgeous Art Deco architectural

ESSAYS FROM WEST OF 98 James M. Decker stylings, the Settles became the tallest building between Fort Worth and El Paso. The Great Depression cost the Settles family their hotel and it traded between owners before closing in 1982. It sat derelict and decrepit. Visible from miles away, by travelers on Interstate 20, the Settles was an albatross hulking over everything in Big Spring.

Enter Brint Ryan. A Big Spring native, Ryan began

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as a CPA with a major accounting firm before he opened Ryan LLC in 1991.

He grew his tax service and consulting business into a multinational giant with 75 locations and over 14,000 clients in over 50 counties. He was a power player in national business and political circles. But he was still a boy from Big Spring who thought about the Settles—its legacy and its possibilities.

In 2006, Brint Ryan purchased the Hotel Settles for $75,000. His Settles Hotel Development Corporation began a restoration to return the building to its original, immaculate grandeur. Six years and $30 million later, the Hotel Settles re-opened to the public. Today, it is a destination in itself, worth spending a weekend in Big Spring for no other reason than to enjoy the hotel and its amenities.

Closer to Fort Worth stands the Baker Hotel in downtown Mineral Wells.

Completed in 1929, this massive 450-room, fourteen-story hotel was a lavish resort and health spa that attracted the rich and famous to the legendary mineral waters of Mineral Wells. As modern medicine advanced, fortunes declined for the famous health spa towns in America, including Mineral Wells. The Baker’s fortunes declined as well and it closed for good in 1972. Much like the Settles, the Baker hulked over its downtown, visible from miles away, a decaying albatross for all to see.

Over the years, myriad plans were circulated to restore the Baker, but each fell through for various reasons, from global economic recession to the sheer size and enormous cost of the renovation project. That all changed in June of 2019.

On the steps of the Baker, a group of developers announced a three-year $65 million renovation proj-

ect. Collaborators include investors from in and out of town (including Brint Ryan, of Settles fame) and an Austin-based hotel management company specializing in historic hotels. Federal tax credits had designated downtown Mineral Wells an “Opportunity Zone” (more on that in a future essay) that would make the restoration more financially feasible. Opening in 2022, the restored Baker will have 157 upscale hotel rooms (modern hotel rooms are much larger than the original 1929 rooms), meeting rooms, event space, and a luxury spa. The “new” Baker will cater to weekend getaways, weddings, and corporate retreats.

Twenty years ago, the Settles and the Baker were the albatrosses of their downtowns. They were massive, decaying, abandoned buildings. Both were full of potential but fraught with risks and expense. People wondered

if a wrecking ball was the most likely outcome for each, if anyone could even afford the demolition cost. Today, the Settles is a destination hotel. Construction will soon make the Baker the same.

What “albatross” buildings come to mind when you think of your town?

What would you do with them, if it was your vision? Do you look at those buildings the same way people looked at the Settles and the Baker 20 years ago, that they’re fated to be demolished? If it can be done with the Settles and the Baker, it can be done anywhere.

First Baptist Church John Ward 214 N Swenson 325-773-2781 AM Worship: 11:00 House of God Pastor Bobby Acosta 802 Ferguson St Sundays 11:00 am

Nugent Church of Christ Nugent, Texas Wayne Kitchens, Preacher Sun. 10 Bible Classes 11 Morning Assembly

St Ann’s Catholic Church 1001 S Swenson 325-773-2659 AM Mass: 11:00

Temple Baptist Church Jesse Morton 309 E Campbell 325-773-2550 AM Service: 11:00

James Decker is a lawyer, farmer, and mayor in Stamford, and the creator of the forthcoming “West of 98” podcast and website. He may be contacted through Facebook at James Decker.

LOCAL CHURCHES Avoca Baptist Church Rev. Les Mims 773-3531 AM Worship: 11:00 Avoca United Methodist Church Dennis Huffaker 773-3909 AM Worship: 9:45 Bethel Church of God in Christ Pastor Session 407 W Handlan 325-773-5730 Bethel (Christ) Lutheran Church Rev. Richard Strait 1024 E. Vanderbilt 325-773-5949 AM Worship: 9:00 Bethel Lutheran Church Rev. Richard Strait 10707 N. FM 600 325-773-5949 AM Worship: 11:00

Central Presbyterian Rev. Dr. Kelly Pigott 601 Rowland 325-773-3381 AM Worship: 11:00 Common Ground Youth Ministry Paul Wright 219 S Swenson 325-773-3604 Faith Lutheran Church Sagerton, Texas 940-200-0723 AM Worship: 10:30 Family Church of Christ 1505 E. Wells St 325-773-5250 Worship: 9:45 a.m.

1st Assembly 1214 Compton Pastor John Shepard Worship: Saturday @ 6:00PM (325)267-0955

Lueders First Baptist Church Roscoe McCoy 228-4622 AM Worship: 11:00 MacKenzie Trail Cowboy Church AM worship 11:00 Heart of God Church 114 E Campbell Joanne Ochoa AM Worship 10:30 Nugent Baptist Church Craig Thames 228-4457 Worship: 11:00

Orient Street Church of Christ Wes Horn 510 S Orient 773-3419 Worship: 10:30 Paint Creek Baptist Church Pastor Tony Grand 940-864-3358 AM Worship: 11:00

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St. John’s United Methodist Church Pastor John Erwin 201 S Ferguson 325-773-2561 AM Worship: 10:50 Solomon Temple Baptist Church Rev. Donnie Massey 315 N. Haskell St. 325-773-2213 AM Worship 9:30

Trinity Church Dr. Robert Wingrove 220 E. McHarg

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EXAMPLE A NOTICE OF RECEIPT OF APPLICATION AND INTENT TO OBTAIN AIR PERMIT RENEWAL PERMIT NUMBER 44541

as property values, noise, traffic safety, and zoning are outside of the TCEQ’s jurisdiction to address in the permit process.

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After the technical review is complete the executive director will consider the comments and prepare a response to all relevant and material, or significant public comments. If only comments are received, the response to comments, along with the executive director’s decision on the application, will then be mailed to everyone who submitted public comments or who is on the mailing list for this application, unless the application is directly referred to a contested case hearing.

adjustments to the application/permit which would satisfy your concerns. Requests for a contested case hearing must be submitted in writing within 15 days following this notice to the Office of the Chief Clerk at the address below.

If any requests for a contested case hearing are timely

Executive Director will forward the application NOTICE OF RECEIPT OF APPLICATION AND INTENTfiled, TOtheOBTAIN and any requests for a contested case hearing to the AIR PERMIT RENEWAL Commissioners for their consideration at a scheduled

APPLICATION Ericksdahl Cooperative Gin Company of Avoca, has applied to the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) for renewal of Air Quality Permit Number 44541, which would authorize continued operation of a Cotton Gin located at 11958 County Road 241, Avoca, Jones County, Texas 79503.

This link to an electronic map of the site or facility’s general location is provided as a public courtesy and not part of the application or notice. For exact location, refer to application. http://www.tceq.texas.gov/ assets/public/hb610/index.html?lat=32.915833&lng=99.686111&zoom=13&type=r. The existing facility and/or related facilities are authorized to emit the following air contaminants: carbon monoxide, nitrogen oxides, organic compounds, particulate matter including particulate matter with diameters of 10 microns or less and 2.5 microns or less and sulfur dioxide.

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Commission meeting. Unless the application is directly referred to a contested case hearing, the executive director will mail the response to comments along with notification of Commission meeting to everyone who submitted comments or is on the mailing list for this application.

The Commission may only grant a request for a contested case hearing on issues the requestor submitted in their timely comments that were not subsequently withdrawn.

If a hearing is granted, the subject of a hearing will be limited to disputed issues of fact or mixed questions of fact and law relating to relevant and material air quality concerns submitted during the comment period. Issues such as property values, noise, traffic safety, and zoning are outside of the Commission’s jurisdiction to address in this proceeding.

You mayGin request a contested case Thehas applicant APPLICATION Ericksdahl Cooperative Company of hearing.

Avoca, applied to the Texas Commission on or the executive director may also request that the Environmental Quality (TCEQ) for renewal ofdirectly Air Quality Number 44541, which would authorize application be referred toPermit a contested case hearing after technical review of the application. A continued operation of a Cotton Gincontested located 11958 County Road caseat hearing is a legal proceeding similar241, Avoca, Jones County, Texas to a of civilthe trial in stateor district court. Unless a writtenlocation is provided as a public 79503. This link to an electronic map site facility's general request for a contested case hearing is filed within 15 courtesy and not part of the application or notice. exactdirector location, days from this notice, For the executive may actrefer to application. on the application. If no hearing request is received http://www.tceq.texas.gov/assets/public/hb610/index.html?lat=32.915833&lng=within this 15 day period, no further opportunity for This99.686111&zoom=13&type=r. application was submitted to the TCEQ on August hearing will facility be provided.

According to the Texas Clean The existing and/or related facilities are authorized to emit the 2, 2019. The application will be available for viewing and Air Act § 382.056(o) a contested case hearing may only MAILING LIST In addition to submitting public following contaminants: carbon monoxide, nitrogencompliance oxides, organic matter copying at the TCEQ air central office, TCEQ Abilene regional be granted if the applicant’s history is in thecompounds, comments, youparticulate may ask to be placed on a mailing list for office, and the Jones County Courthouse, 1100 12th lowest classification under applicable compliance history this application by sending a request to the Office of the including particulate matter with diameters of 10 microns or less and 2.5 microns or less and sulfur Street, Anson, Jones County, Texas beginning the first day requirements and if the hearing request is based on Chief Clerk at the address below. Those on the mailing list of publication of this notice. The facility’s compliance file, disputed issues of fact that are relevant and material to will receive copies of future public notices (if any) mailed dioxide. if any exists, is available for public review in the Abilene regional office of the TCEQ.

the Commission’s decision on the application. Further, the Commission may only grant a hearing on those issues submitted during the public comment period and not withdrawn.

by the Office of the Chief Clerk for this application.

address, daytime phone number; (2) applicant’s name and permit number; (3) the statement “[I/we] request a contested case hearing;” (4) a specific description of how you would be adversely affected by the application and air emissions from the facility in a way not common to the general public; (5) the location and distance of your property relative to the facility; (6) a description of how you use the property which may be impacted by the facility; and (7) a list of all disputed issues of fact that you submit during the comment period. If the request is made by a group or association, one or more members who have standing to request a hearing must be identified by name and physical address. The interests the group or association seeks to protect must also be identified. You may also submit your proposed

address will become part of the agency’s public record.

For more information about this permit application or the permitting process, please call the Public Education Program toll free at 1 800 687 4040. Si desea información en Español, puede llamar al 1-800-687-4040.

AGENCY CONTACTS AND INFORMATION Public This application was submitted to the TCEQ on August 2, 2019. The application will be available for comments and requests must be submitted either electronically at www14.tceq.texas.gov/epic/eComment/, viewing and copying at the TCEQ central office, TCEQ Abilene regional office, and the Jones County A person who may be affected by emissions of air or in writing to the Texas Commission on Environmental Courthouse, 1100 12th Street, Anson, Jones from County, Texas beginning of this contaminants the facility is entitled to request a the first Quality,day Officeof of publication the Chief Clerk, MC-105, P.O. Box Ifexists, requestingis a contested case for hearing, you review 13087,in Austin, Texas 78711-3087.

Please be aware notice. The facility’s compliance file,hearing. if any available public the Abilene regional must submit the following: (1) your name (or for a that any contact information you provide, including office of the TCEQ. group or association, an official representative), mailing your name, phone number, email address and physical

The executive director has determined the application is administratively complete and will conduct a technical review of the application. In addition to the renewal, this permitting action includes the incorporation of changes in emission factors related to this permit. The reasons for any changes or incorporations, to the extent they are included in the renewed permit, may include the enhancement of operational control at the plant or enforceability of the permit. The TCEQ may act on this application without seeking further public comment or providing an opportunity for a contested case hearing if certain criteria are met.

The executive director has determined the application is administratively complete and will conduct a technical review of the application. In addition to the renewal, this permitting action includes the incorporation of changes in emission factors related to this permit. The reasons for any changes or PUBLIC COMMENT You may submit public Further information may also be obtained from comments, or a request for a to contested case hearing to are included in the renewed permit, may include Ericksdahl Cooperative Gin Company of of Avoca, 11958 incorporations, the extent they the enhancement the Office of the Chief Clerk at the address below. The County Road 241, Avoca, Texas 79503-2248 or by calling control at the plant aor enforceability of the permit. The TCEQ may act Green on this application TCEQ operational will consider all public comments in developing Mr. J. Kelley PE, Texas Cotton Ginners’ Association, final decision on the application. The deadline to submit Director of Technical Services at (512) 615-1102. without seeking further public comment or providing an opportunity for a contested case hearing public comments is 15 days after newspaper notice is published.

After the deadline for public Notice Issuance Date: August 5, 2019 if certain criteria are comments, met. the executive director will prepare a response to all relevant and material, or significant public comments. Issues such

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One Mistake is Not the End This week will be a bit of an extension from the previous week with the school year starting. Last week, I encouraged students to always put their best foot forward in their classes as a “school year resolution” of sorts. Of course, there are many students out there that will, and have in the past, done just that but immediately gave up at the first mistake or failure for some reason or another. What had me thinking about THOUGHTS FROM this was a brief story that I have seen on social media a few times UNDER THE CAP about how one day a teacher in class wrote the nines multiplication to 10, Will McClure but deliberately made an error on the first reading nine times one equals seven. In the story, the teacher then turned to her class who were laughing at the mistake, which she pointed out that while everyone was focused on her one mistake, no one thought to praise her for the nine other solutions she got correct. As such, the lesson was that the world will never appreciate the good things you do a million times and will instead criticize you for the one mistake you make, but you need to rise above the laughter and never be discouraged. I think that this is a lesson that needs to be repeated and followed on a daily basis as criticism for one mistake should never be the end.

There is such a thing as “constructive criticism” which I believe is pushed away more often than not, especially in our youth. Parents and teachers try to instill these ideals in the next generation by saying if you have to point out a mistake, try to help the person become better instead of putting them down. However, even with all of these lessons youth tends to focus on the negative, whether it be giving or receiving, and can lead to more giving up along the way.

To take it to the next step, if you have ever read reviews for a store, restaurant or any kind of service you will notice the good reviews, but there are more bad written reviews overall. We as a society are quick to point out the bad or if we receive a bad service and will shout it out or write about it for anyone that will listen, but the opposite is seldom true. You could walk into a restaurant and have the best server, best food and best atmosphere that you have ever had, but may not take the time to spread the word to others. If you have noticed that more places are asking for brief surveys of customer experience recently, this is the reason as they want more of the good experiences to be known. A restaurant could have a three-star rating online but could be the best food in town and have the best service; the only reason that it is not higher is because more point out the bad than the good.

So, what do reviews have to do with my main point you may ask?

Well, it is simply a larger example of how negativity can rule over the many things we do right. While many are able to take it in stride and see the constructive criticism for what it is, there are more people every day that let one mistake change their outlook on life.

Why? Because at some point in their childhood and teenage years they let one mistake control them and overwhelm all of the good that they have done. They listened to the laughter and discouragement instead of focusing on the good. No matter what stage in life you are in you are bound to make a mistake every once in a while and it will be pointed out to you relatively quickly depending on how big it is. As such, we all need to follow the overall idea that we are not perfect, but we need to focus on the positives, block out the negativity and keep moving forward. After all, why let one failure change your life?

Until next time, dear reader, my cap’s off to you!

A WIDE SWING THROUGH EAST TEXAS

Usually on an interview trip I’m gone about 3 days. This time I took an entire week and it proved worthwhile. I came home with 30 interviews and they were all stellar. The trip started in Milford near Waxahachie where I interviewed Cliff Yeary, a colorful blacksmith who lost an eye to an arrow and sometimes works in kilts. His ancestors were from Scotland. Then I went to Corsicana and recorded a choir at the Texas Southern Gospel Music School that meets two weeks every summer at Navarro College. Then I got serious about East Texas.

At Marshall I interviewed Tim Huff about the famous Fire Ant Festival and the Christmas Wonderland of Lights.

At the spectacular Harrison County Courthouse Janet Cook regaled me with all kind of information about the birthplace of Boogie Woogie, the fact that Missouri chose Marshall as its provisional capital during the Civil War and other fascinating stories from Marshall’s history. I heard about

who was early homes, a raised in greenhouse that Palestine, grows beetles to restored take care of an the old invasive plant hotel and on Caddo Lake made it a and visited Bear destinaCreek, an imtion. At pressive smokeJackhouse and event sonville center that has been in the TUMBLEWEED I visited Texas same family for Senator 76 years.

SMITH Robert At HenderNichson I heard about sacred ols who has an armload harp singing from Dave of honors including his Rousseau (the voice is 160 patents for hospicalled a harp) and about playing dulcimer from his tal supplies. At Rusk wife Sherry. Two different I had the privilege of interviewing Mark and people told me about the Angela Raiborn who own city’s syrup festival and Birmingham Forest Golf the first Dairy Queen in Texas. Others related his- Course. Angela is also the mayor of Rusk. They’re a torical facts about Henderson. James Holmes, an fabulous couple.

I went to Captain Ron’s attorney, is convinced the Civil War started in Hen- Swamp Tours and took a ride on a pontoon boat to derson and he explained some of the most intriguwhy he believes that. ing and mysterious sights In Palestine I interon Caddo Lake. I saw tall viewed Jean Mollard who owns the Redlands Hotel.

It was built in 1914, stayed open 40 years or so and started to decay. Jean and her husband Norman, a Naval Flying Ace

cypress trees and a variety of wildlife. After that I went to Jefferson and interviewed Anna and Cliff Bode who own the General Store. It has 100 types of root beers and cream sodas.

In Carthage I heard about guitar building from Ben Hudson and guitar playing and singing from Garth LaGrone.

Former state historian Bill O’Neal talked about his latest book on Billy Dixon’s long shot at Adobe Walls. Former sheriff Jack Ellett related events leading up to the movie Bernie. Carroll Langham of Grapeland had story after story about cowboy life. In Crockett I visited Scott McCall who writes children’s books featuring Ted The Friendly Frog.

Carole Martin told me about selling coonskin caps in her drug store, Davy Crockett Drug on the Crockett Square.

What a trip!

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Stay Safe This Labor Day Holiday Spread the Word: Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over During the 2019 Labor Day holiday, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension, in Jones County will partner with the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) to get drunk drivers off the roads and help save lives.

The high-visibility national enforcement campaign, Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over, runs from Aug. 14 through Sept. 2, 2019. During this period, local law enforcement will show zero tolerance for drunk driving.

Increased state and national messages about the dangers of driving impaired, coupled with enforcement and increased officers on the road, aim to drastically reduce

drunk driving on U.S. roadways.

Unfortunately, statistics prove that there is still a lot of work to do to put an end to drunk driving. According to NHTSA, 10,874 people were killed in drunk-driving crashes in 2017. On average, 10,000 people were killed each year from 2013 to 2017 — one person was killed in drunk-driving crashes every 48 minutes in 2017. That’s the equivalent of 20 jumbo jets crashing each year, with no survivors. This is why Texas A&M AgriLife Extension in Jones County is working with NHTSA to remind drivers that drunk driving is not only illegal, it is a matter of life and death.

During the 2017 Labor Day holiday period (6 p.m., Sept. 1, until 5:59 a.m., Sept.

5), there were 376 vehicle crash fatalities nationwide.

Forty-four percent of those fatalities involved drivers who had been drinking (.01+ BAC). More than one-third (36 percent) of the fatalities involved drivers who were drunk (.08+ BAC), and more than one-fourth (26 percent) involved drivers who were driving with a BAC almost twice the legal limit (.15+ BAC). Age is a particularly risky factor: Among drivers between the ages of 18 and 34 who were killed in crashes over the Labor Day holiday period in 2017, 42 percent of those drivers were drunk, with BACs of .08 or higher.

“Labor Day should be a time for friends and family to come together to enjoy the last days of summer,” said Maberry. “We need commitment from our community

Operation Round Up

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A helping hand for the Big Country since 2015.

Operation Round Up is supported by Big Country Electric Cooperative members whose electric bills are "rounded up" to the nearest dollar.

Every penny stays right here at home, in the counties we serve: Borden, Fisher, Garza, Haskell, Jones, Kent, Mitchell, Nolan, Scurry, Shackelford, Stonewall and Throckmorton.

WHO CAN APPLY FOR HELP? Individuals and organizations for food, shelter, clothing, health, education, or other charitable needs.

Visit bigcountry.coop and click on SERVICE BEYOND ELECTRICITY for more information or to download an application.

Application Deadline: Thursday, August 29 at 5:00 p.m.

Contact Sarah McLen with any questions: (325) 776-3803 or smclen@bigcountry.coop

members that they’ll keep the streets free of drunk drivers so that everyone can have a safe holiday. This is a campaign to get the message out that drunk driving is illegal and it takes lives. Help us put an end to this senseless behavior.”

Texas A&M AgriLife Extension and NHTSA are working together to provide citizens with resources and information to get them home safely. Jones County law officials would like to remind citizens that drunk driving is not acceptable behavior. It is essential to plan a sober ride home before you ever leave for the party.

That’s why, during the Labor Day holiday, we will make zero exceptions for drunk driving. There are just no excuses.

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Texas A&M AgriLife Extension’s Watch UR BAC program recommends these safe alternatives to drinking and driving: • Remember that it is never OK to drink and drive. Even if you’ve had only one alcoholic beverage, designate a sober driver or plan to use public transportation, or use a ride sharing service to get home safely.

• If you see a drunk driver on the road, contact local law enforcement.

• Have a friend who is about to drink and drive?

Take the keys away and make arrangements to get them home safely.

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more

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about the Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over campaign, visit: https://www.trafficsafetymarketing.gov/getmaterials/drunk-driving/ national-mobilization/ peak-enforcement-kit.

Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service’s Watch UR BAC program is funded by TxDOT and is provided at no charge to promote alcohol awareness, the dangers of impaired driving, and friends watching out for friends.

Contact: Lauren Verfurth, lauren.verfurth@ag.tamu. edu, for booking information.

To contact your local extension office, (325)8232432.

Welcome to Jones County 4-H! Start Enrolling August 15th to Become a 4-H Member for the 2019-2020 year Texas 4-H is for kids of almost any age – grades K-2 can be in Clover Kids if offered in your area. From 3rd-12th grades, you can be a regular 4-H member.

Find A 4-H Project All 4-H members must be enrolled in at least one project. When you choose a project, you will learn everything there is to know about that topic. You will participate in various hands-on activities, learn new skills, do community service, or even make speeches about your project.

How to choose your 4-H project: • Select a project you like.

• Consider the money and time it will take. Can parents/guardians help?

• Consider the space and equipment that you have at home.

• A 4-H project should be fun, serve a purpose, and be worth the effort.

• Select only the number of projects you can complete.

• Contact your local county club to see which projects are offered where you live.

Check out the 4-H projects at https://texas4-h.tamu.edu/projects/ to see what looks fun to you.

Find A 4-H Club Jones County has 5 active clubs the Jones County 4-H which generally Hawley and Anson 4-H members attend, Hamlin 4-H Club, Stamford 4-H Club and a Shooting Sports Club.

Meeting dates can be found at www.jones.agrilife.org under calendar of events.

Enroll In 4-H Signup on 4HConnect after you have found a project and club that is right for you! Youth members are required to pay a $25.00 participation fee if enrolled by October 31st, and a $30.00 fee from November 1st to the completion of the 4-H year. Adults pay a $10.00 volunteer applicant fee and must meet Youth Protection Standards. Adults and youth will need to enroll on 4HConnect and be active to be considered an official member of Texas 4-H. An active enrollment is required in order to register and participate in all 4-H activities and events. Each year on August 15th all membership in Texas 4-H goes to inactive and all youth and adult volunteers must re-enroll. Re-enrollment is easy, go to www.jones.agrilife. org and click the 4-H tab and 4-H enrollment.

For more information, please contact the Jones County Extension Office at (325)823-2432.

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1105 New Hope Road 2/2 brick Great Location!...........Reduced!.....$97,000 1215 Wesleyan Nice 3/2 w fireplace and hot tub room!..................$92,500 716 E Oliver 4 bedroom/ 2 baths quiet area!...........................................$69,900 512 Dodson Drive, Great Buy 3/2.........................................................$49,900 712 E Vanderbilt 1910 2 story Victorian family home.......Reduced $129,900 1502 Compton Great 3/2/2 Ranch Home on 1.6± AC!............IN CONTRACT 7725 US Hwy 277 Hawley A-frame on almost half an acre!................$68,000 2325 Ave Q Anson 4/3 Brick home w/ Metal Shop on 6± Acres.......$330,000 1222 Ave L Anson Farmhouse style, 2/2, fenced bk yard...........................SOLD 715 Ave. J Anson UPDATED 3/2 Brick, Sprinkler System......................SOLD 1502 Ave K Anson 1885 sq. ft. separate apartment & metal shop......$184,900 1222 23rd St ANSON 4/2, 2400 sq ft, manufactured home on 1 acre..$167,000 1720 Ave I Anson. Charming 2/1 cottage style home .............IN CONTRACT 519 Commercial Ave, Anson 3/1 Rock home w shop..... Reduced! $51,000 COMMERCIAL 1611 N Swenson Historic Cliff House Restaurant...................IN CONTRACT 1631 17th St, Anson 4,000 sq. ft, restaurant equip. included....IN CONTRACT 901 Commercial ANSON- 12,600 Sq. Ft. parking lot, HWY Front...$175,000

Classifieds HELP WANTED Hanson Paint & Body Shop in Haskell, Texas is taking applications for the position of auto body paint and repairman. Please apply at 207 S. 1st Street, Haskell, Texas.

Sagebrush Living Center is accepting applications for a weekend janitor and Direct Support Staff. Please contact Kathy Phillips, Mario Cedillo or Doug Stanley Facility Director.

Phone # 325-773-2791.

PUBLIC NOTICE The City of Stamford will hold a Public Hearing concerning the budget for Fiscal Year 2019-2020 on Monday, August 19, 2019 at 5:15 pm in the Council Chambers at City Hall located at 201 E. McHarg.

GARAGE SALE SALE - Sat, Aug 17, 8:00-5:00 10003 FM 142 - Household items, new TV, furniture, Christmas stuff, camper shell for Chev SIO long bed, clothes and scrubs $1, dorm refrigerator, decorative items. Cash only.

HELP WANTED Vacancy Announcement Hamlin Independent School District An Equal Opportunity Employer August 7, 2019 Position Title: General Maintenance Technician

Location: Hamlin Collegiate ISD Facilities Salary: Negotiable Length of work schedule: 12 months Position Requirements: High School diploma or equivalent. *Ability to communicate effectively. *Ability to read and understand instructions for cleaning, maintenance, and safety procedures *Ability to operate cleaning equipment and lift heavy equipment. *Knowledge of basic construction, electrical, plumbing, vehicle/bus maintenance and repair procedures. *Ability to operate hand and power tools. *Ability to work independently. *Follow routine cleaning and maintenance procedures to maintain a high standard of safety, cleanliness, and efficiency of building operations and grounds.

Texas Commercial Driver’s License (CDL), with Passenger and School Bus endorsements a plus.

Application Procedures: Go to district website: www.hamlin. esc14.net to download application, or Pick up application at: Hamlin Collegiate ISD Administration Building, 450 SW Ave F, Hamlin TX 79520, 325-576-2722 Application Deadline: Until filled * Applicants for all positions are considered without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, marital status, veteran or military status, disability, or any other legally protected status.

The district Title IX Coordinator is: Brock Cartwright, Superintendent.

FARM & RANCH

DICKENS COUNTY

1,450± AC Fantastic Hunting, Shinnery, Large Stock Tank

FISHER COUNTY

480 ± AC SE of Roby Tank, Well & Rural Water!

170± AC SE of Rotan Pasture w/ Shinnery, Paved rd frontage, well & rural water.

953± AC IN CONTRACT 130± Ac South of Sylvester on FM 1085 Nice small tract in good area!

CALLAHAN COUNTY

1,015± AC Great Sock Farm or Hay farm IN CONTRACT

HASKELL COUNTY

271± AC dryland farm w/ Pasture NE of Haskell NEW 227± ac N of Rule Cultivated w.

Pasture NEW 627 ± AC - Mule Creek ranch- live water, cabin, great hunting 202± AC - Box Springs Ranch - Improved Grass, Stock Tank SOLD 160± AC – The Kittley Irrigated Farm Northwest of Rule!

JONES COUNTY

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All our Auctions are Broadcast live on the Internet at NO CHARGE to YOU.

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20± AC OAK TREES w/ Electric and Rural Water near Ft. Phantom 220± AC California Creek Cultivation w/ HWY 6 frontage & good fence!

230± AC Premier River Property w/ cabin N of Ft. Phantom 1,170± AC Cattle place Pasture, pens, good fence HWY 180 & FM 600 frontage 663± AC Great combo w/ fence, pens, water well and tank N of Anson 389± AC Cultivation, Rural water & Electric N of Merkle 80± AC Nice Horse Place w/ 4 Bed home near Hamlin lots of Improvements!

2 Tracts of 62.14 acres each, CR 440, tanks, well, fencing, hunting.

NEW 782± AC - Mostly cultivated farm.

Outside of Neinda 512± AC - on Top of Flat Top - CRP, 2 Water Wells and Beautiful Views!

202± AC – 202 Ranch- great hunting West of Stamford 247± AC Stock Farm, Culti and pasture!

160± AC Cultivation south of Avoca 139± AC- Farrington Cotton Farm Prime Cultivation 50± AC Cultivated farm great hunting!

230± AC Ft. Phantom River Ranch, Excellent Hunting!

KENT COUNTY

922± AC-Panther Canyon Ranch-Native pasture w/ food plots, springs on Panther Canyon and Croton Creek on Boundary!

521± AC – The Grove- Shinnery & Mesquite Combination, SOLD

SCURRY COUNTY

1,421± AC - Impossible Canyon Ranch Deep Canyons & Fantastic Hunting!

SHACKELFORD COUNTY

440± AC Cultivation & Pasture w/ Spring, Rural water & 3 tanks!

STEPHENS COUNTY

155± AC Great Hunting, Cabin with 2 Earth Tanks!

85± AC w/ house

STONEWALL COUNTY

5,950± AC- Seven Diamond L Canyon Ranch two creeks and river 2,082± -AC- Double View Ranch- Spectacular views, River & Cabin!

1,322± AC - Maddie Ola Ranch - Big Water, Extremely Diverse, & Great Hunting!

800± AC - White Ghost River Ranch - Salt Fork of the Brazos! Views of the River Canyon!

668± AC - MZ East Pasture Ranch - Ready to Hunt, Spectacular Views!

320± AC – River Frontage w/ Beautiful 2 story home and additional acreage for lease!

387± AC - Great Hunting w/ Cabin Set Up and Ready to Hunt!

249± AC River Bluff Ranch mile of SFB River, gorgeous bluffs, shinnery, elevations, very diverse!

130± AC- Youngers 130 Good Cultivation and great Hunting!

332± AC – Canyon West Ranch Great Views!

Water, Electric & Secluded!

TAYLOR COUNTY

50± AC White Mines Road-Wylie ISD-No Restrictions! SOLD 5± Acres Off of HWY 351 No Restrictions List Price $40,000 Taylor Ridge Estates- 20-80 Acre rural tracts Call for info.

707 Ranch 10-12± acre rural tracts Call for Info. SOLD 20± Acres White Mines Road Creek, Hunting, No Restrictions List Price $140,000

THROCKMORTON COUNTY

460± AC High fenced, turn-key hunting ranch 160± AC Cultivation & Pasture w/ 3 BD Home W of Woodson

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After Historic Legislative Session, Governor Greg Abbott Endorses State Representative Stan Lambert for Re-Election

ABILENE, TX – Governor Greg Abbott today endorsed Stan Lambert for re-election as State Representative for House District 71. Representative Lambert was a key player in the passage of property tax relief and school finance reform, and worked closely alongside Governor Abbott during the 86th legislative session. The Governor is grateful for the conservative leadership that Representative Lambert has demonstrated in the House, and is committed to their ongoing collaboration to make Texas an even more prosperous state.

“I am proud to endorse Representative Lambert for another term in the Texas House, and I am thankful for his dedication to the people of House District 71,” said Governor Abbott. “Because of Representative Lambert’s commitment to ensuring a better future for Texas students, teachers, and taxpayers, we were able to enact much needed reforms for our school finance and property tax systems this session. I look forward to working with Representative Lambert as we build upon these accomplishments and create a brighter future for Texas.” Lambert, a native son of House District 71, is currently serving his second term in the Texas House of Representatives. During his time in office, Lambert has served on the Pension, Investments & Financial Services, Insurance, Energy Resources and Defense & Veterans’ Affairs Committees.

Lambert also serves as an appointed member of the Sunset Advisory Commission.

Rep. Lambert said, “I am grateful for Governor Abbott’s leadership and support, and I am proud of what we were able to accomplish this session. We reformed the property tax system and increased transparency, made an unprecedented investment in our public schools, brought solvency to the Teacher Retirement System and provided a 13th check to retired teachers, and secured funding for a new Child Protection Court in HD 71. While I am very proud of what we accomplished, there is more to do, and I look forward to continuing my work with Governor Abbott and fighting for the families of Taylor, Jones and Nolan Counties.” “The Big Country is filled with big ideas and big hearts, and I have been honored to represent your interests in the Texas Legislature. I appreciate the countless voters who have encouraged me to seek reelection, and I humbly ask for their support to keep Texas moving forward,” stated Lambert.

Pol. Adv. By Texans for Stan Lambert Campaign